Potential perks for A&L new customers

New customers signing up for a current account with the Alliance and Leicester could be in for a number of perks, after the building society launched what has been described as a current account war amongst banks by offering a range of incentives to get new customers to sign on the dotted line and open an account. Read more

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Unsold homes results in decreasing rents

Recent reports have shown that the number of unsold homes in the UK are resulting in the amount of rent being charged on rental properties being driven down. Over recent months more and more homeowners that were hoping to sell their properties have found that in the current climate they are unable to secure a sale for their properties, and with many unable to keep on top of mortgage repayments a large number of these sellers decided to put their homes up for rent on the market. Read more

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Abbey launches packaged current accounts

Abbey has recently joined the long list of banks now offering customers the opportunity to sign up to a packaged current account, and officials from the bank are hoping that on top of the other achievements that Abbey has enjoyed this year, such as the acquisition of Bradford and Bingley and a larger share in the mortgage market, it will also be able to lure customers away from other banks by offering the packaged current account. Read more

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Different types of bank account for UK consumers

Over recent years banking services in the UK have come a long way and consumers have enjoyed more choice than ever when it comes to finding a suitable bank account for their needs. In the past most banks offered one standard bank account for the average consumer, take it or leave it. However, with competition stiff between the growing number of high street and Internet banks, and consumer needs expanding on a continual basis, most banks now offer a choice of accounts to suit a wide range of needs and circumstances. Read more

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Current accounts now available through credit unions

Credit Unions have recently announced that they will now be able to offer current bank account facilities to their members, giving bank customers that are getting irate with the way that they are being treated by the UK’s major banks another option when it comes to their banking needs. Read more

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